Books published by publisher Water Bear Press

Is a Soccer Scholarship to College in Your Future? Becoming an elite level soccer player takes hard work, practice, commitment and dedication. But of course, you already know all that. But, did you also know that the decisions you re making about your mental and physical well-being right now can directly impact your future? The Care and Feeding of a Soccer Player is your guide to a successful and healthy future in the world s favorite sport. Being an all-star soccer player means becoming physically and mentally prepared to take on the game. From effective stretching to proper diet and healthy sleep patterns, The Care and Feeding of a Soccer Player shows you smart strategies to put you ahead of the pack ensuring your success on the field. The Care and Feeding of a Soccer Player includes: Inspirational quotes from the players, coaches and the pros State-of-the-art training and stretching techniques Essential mental preparation exercises to help you focus Injury prevention and treatment Smart nutrition for at home, on the road or while at a restaurant Time management strategies for home, school and practice Whether you re a striker or goalie; midfielder or sweeper, The Care and Feeding of a Soccer Player is a must-have guide to make it to your goal.

Words have power. Especially for Linnet Fairweather, a fable weaver whose words have more influence over storybook characters than she realizes.When fiction?'s worst villain escapes the prison of Tierra Fabula the place characters go when their stories are over and begins launching evil into the real world, Linnet is forced to enter the pages of legend. The only way to prevent both worlds from spinning out of control is to face the dark sorceress in the place of her greatest power the world of books.With the help of her guardian changelings, Linnet must step from one reality into another. But can the last fable weaver find the right words to battle the most twisted villain ever written? Or will the barrier between the real and the imaginary come crashing down forever?

Chirp and Find is the story of a young man who goes missing, and the concerned assortment of garden birds who go to find him.Meet Robert the Robin, Skye the Goldfinch, and Mick, Nick & Chick the House Sparrows, who set off on their great adventure with the rest of the avian crew. Follow the beautifully drawn birds as they get into and out of trouble. And then, of course, there's Colin the Cat...With over 40 full-colour pen and crayon drawings, Chirp and Find will appeal to children of all ages.

This unique retelling of the ancient story of David & Saul picks upwhere the award-winning Runt the Brave left off. The undergroundmouse city of Tira-Nor is threatened by the cunning rat warrior Kreeg and his cutthroats. Only JaRed the `Runt’ recognizes the danger. But he’s been driven into exile, rejected by the very mice he once saved. Beset by enemies, JaRed is about to discover the truth about himself. And it may cost him his life.